Ironically, in the United States, a country of immigrants, prejudice and discrimination co
Blacks had distinct disadvantages. For the most part, they came to the "land of opportunity" as slaves and they were not free to keep their heritage and cultural traditions. Unlike most European immigrants, blacks did not have the protection of a support group; sometimes slave-owners separated members of the same family. They could not mix easily with the established society either because of their skin color. It was difficult for them to adapt to the American culture. Even after they became free people, they still experienced discrimination in employment, housing, education, and even in public facilities, such as restroom.
Prejudice and discrimination ______.
A.were gone
B.have been existing in the American society
C.don't exclude new immigrants from participation in the society
D.are mainly caused by the slavery